[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING RETIRED COLONEL GUY KENT TROY FOR A LIFETIME OF EXEMPLARY 
                         SERVICE TO OUR NATION

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 10, 2023

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor retired Colonel Guy 
Kent Troy for a lifetime of exemplary service to our nation.
  After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West 
Point in 1946, Col. Troy was commissioned as an Armor Officer and began 
30 years of dedicated military service on assignment with the 
Constabulary Force in Germany. In some of his most impressive 
achievements in the military, he would go on to serve as the Advisor 
for Iranian Armored and Cavalry Units in Iran, the G2, Intelligence 
Officer with the 25th Infantry Division during the Tet Offensive in 
Vietnam, and the Defense Attache in Austria. Col. Troy also served in 
numerous other positions in Germany and the U.S. prior to retiring from 
the military in 1976. He then returned to his family's property in 
Liberty, NC, where he resides to this day, and dedicated himself to his 
community as a farmer after attending North Carolina Agricultural and 
Technical State University.
  In addition to his distinguished military service, Col. Troy also 
served our nation as a world-class athlete. He was stationed at West 
Point in the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment after returning from Germany 
in 1950 to train for the 1952 Modern Pentathlon Team. This event 
consists of horse riding and jumping, fencing, swimming, running, and 
pistol shooting. His team won gold in the 1951 Pan American Games and 
finished fourth in the 1952 Olympics in Finland. His work ethic, 
determination, and success on the international stage represents the 
very best of our nation and serves as inspiration for all.
  On March 15, 2023, Col. Troy will turn 100 years old. I would like to 
extend to him my most heartfelt appreciation for his indispensable 
service and leadership as an American soldier, athlete, and farmer over 
the course of his lifetime. I know I speak for our entire community in 
wishing him and his family the best going forward.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in honoring retired Colonel Guy 
Kent Troy for his outstanding service and leadership to our Nation.

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